Shopping directory – haberdashery

The clothes-press guide to UK online stores specialising in haberdashery, that is notions such as ribbons, threads, trim, buttons, zippers, poppers and all that kind of thing.

General online fabric stores

Many online fabric stores have large haberdashery sections. It’s worth checking to see what they have if you are ordering fabric so you can save on delivery costs. Some stores offer matched thread suggestions for the fabric they sell.

Established back in 1920, Jaycotts sell all kinds of haberdashery and sewing supplies. Sewing threads, including Gutermann sew-all thread in all sizes. Berisfords ribbons sold by the metre. Also sell sewing tools, machines and accessories together with sewing patterns.

Traditional haberdashers established in 1902 – sells fine fabrics as well as a large range of haberdashery, trimmings, threads, tailoring and millinery supplies, and sewing equipment. Online store and shop in Soho, London. Their website is very well organised and easy to navigate.

Standard UK delivery costs £8.00+VAT (ouch!). There is a £3.50+VAT ‘ordinary post’ option for orders that will fit inside a 26cm x 20cm padded envelope but you need to allow up to 10 working days for despatch.

Online haberdashery store with enormous selection of products – they stock over 28,000 items including Buttons, ribbons, lace, braid, thread, fasteners, zips, bra, trimmings, fringing, elastic, buckles, clips and many other things. Website is very well organised and easy to navigate with listings by category and A-Z.

Small business, based in London, selling an eclectic mix of vintage buttons through their website. Includes metal, glass, mother of pearl, horn, ceramic, leather and wood – all kinds of interesting and unusual stuff.